It was love at first sight, and it’s only grown stronger over the years. Wild Rosa has become a “perfect horse” for owner-trainer Kim Roth.
Author: by Ken Weingartner, USTA Media Relations Manager
Meadowlands Racetrack Toys for Tots drive wraps on Friday
This Friday (Dec. 12) is the last night to donate to the Meadowlands Racetrack’s Toys for Tots Collection Drive. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a significant difference in a child’s life this holiday season.
December IRB meeting canceled
The Dec. 18 Illinois Racing Board (IRB) meeting has been canceled.
Paul J. Abraytis, 72, dies
Paul Joseph Abraytis, 72, of Broadview, Ill., passed away peacefully alongside his family on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
Museum holiday celebration & craft event
Join us at the Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame, 240 Main Street, Goshen, N.Y., on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. to ring in the season with a holiday celebration craft event for people of all ages.
Jax Spratt prances to victory at Cumberland
Local trotter Jax Spratt got back into the winner’s circle at Cumberland Raceway on Monday (Dec. 8), taking his $6,500 co-featured division of the Prancer Pop-Up Series.
Breeders bullish on ‘Bulldog’
Seelster Farms and the Bulldog Hanover partners are pleased to announce that the 2026 stallion book is now closed for the world’s fastest Standardbred, Bulldog Hanover.
Spring Blake repeats at Rosecroft; Roberts wins four
An early give-and-go proved the winning move for Spring Blake, who powered to a 1:52.3 score over Rebellious in Monday’s (Dec. 8) $12,000 Open Handicap Pace at Rosecroft Raceway.
Triple for Bartlett, Engblom in final round of MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series
Normally, Captain Albano finishing off a three-for-three run through the MGM Grand Prix Pacing Series prelims would be the top story, but instead it was the tandem of leading driver Jason Bartlett and trainer Per Engblom who went up on the marquee as they won three of the four $50,000 divisions on Monday night (Dec. 8) at MGM Yonkers Raceway with Coaches Corner, Redwood Hanover and Huntinthelastdolar.
Verruso doubles, Hernandez wins in Philly AHDC paces
Anthony Verruso found the winner’s circle twice and Geovany Hernandez later romped in American Harness Drivers Club (AHDC) action at Harrah’s Philadelphia on Sunday (Dec. 7).